Author: Janice Tanton

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The Artist’s Daughter – Work In Progress, Day 1

Earlier this month, I finished a sketch of my daughter Grace. My intent is to work through this painting in a method akin to the school of academic realists currently working in New York and around the world. I'm a big fan of Jacob Collins and his contemporaries at The Grand Central Academy and I'd love to spend some time there with guys like Scott Waddell and Graydon Parrish. In the meantime, while I contemplate the dream of a summer studying in New York with these guys, I'm going to take a crack at working through this method and approach to classical painting.

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8 Seconds – TEDxCalgary Features Janice Tanton

"The Language of The Creator" - Janice Tanton's TEDx Talk. Artist, parent, and full time human being Janice Tanton takes us on a journey of creation from an artist's point of view, including how we can encourage others to find their own voice of creation in whatever form they choose, and how to be authentic and playful in the process.

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Janice Tanton Represented by Effusion Art Gallery

We are very excited to announce that Effusion Art Gallery of Invermere, BC. is representing Janice's works in the Columbia Valley area, extending from Golden to the BC/USA border. This beautiful mountain and lake area is a favourite of Calgarians and international visitors who flock to Invermere to enjoy the unique combination of scenery, sport and culture.

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Big Fish, Little Pond…Little Fish, Big Pond? Which Artist Are You?

My artistic practice and enquiry intentionally focusses on relationships and resources. I've often wondered about what it would be like if we were all the same sized fish in one giant pond. Changing our perspective on the size of the pond we are in, or changing our pond can really change how we treat each other and how we perceive our art and ourselves. Here's a story about a artist... um....."Little Red Fish".....that was in a pond..yes!...that's it....a POND....

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Artful Techie Tuesdays – Video Tips and Tools for Artists

I'll be the first to admit it - the last thing I think about as I'm about to start a painting is to set up the video camera and hit record. In my rush to create, it's not a habit that I've gotten into, and yet it's one of the best ways to share technique, information and tips with other artists. After all...isn't that what it's all about? Getting better and being the best we can be?Here's some tips, resources and equipment that will get you started.

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